nonprohibitively
Syllables
non-pro-hib-it-ive-ly
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑnproʊˈhɪbɪtɪvli/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + prohibit + -ively
The word 'nonprohibitively' is divided into six syllables: non-pro-hib-it-ive-ly. It's an adverb formed from the root 'prohibit' with the prefixes 'non-' and suffixes '-ive' and '-ly'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('it'). Syllable division follows the Vowel-Coda and Consonant Cluster rules.
Definitions
- 1
In a manner that does not prohibit or forbid something; not restrictively.
“The rules were changed to allow access nonprohibitively.”
“The software was licensed nonprohibitively to encourage wider adoption.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('it'). The first, second, third, fifth and sixth syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. pro — Open syllable, diphthong.. hib — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a stop consonant.. it — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a stop consonant.. ive — Open syllable, vowel followed by a voiced fricative.. ly — Open syllable, vowel followed by a liquid consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end in vowels or sonorants. This rule dictates the division between consonants and vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within syllables, unless they are easily separable based on phonotactic constraints.
- The presence of the prefix 'non-' and the suffix '-ively' creates a longer word with more potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations might exhibit slight differences in vowel quality or stress intensity, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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